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Saturday, September 30, 2017

There
are several locations available to donate to earthquake victims
including the Red Cross, CRIM, Chedraui, Ferry Terminal, Town Hall &
the Navy base. They are seeking non perishable foods,
personal hygiene donations, and medical & first aid items. See list
at the bottom of this page.

This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte. HERE is a timelapse version, that you can set to slow or fast (fps-frames per second). It takes a few seconds to load.

En el marco del Día Mundial del Turismo

Working together; society and government keeping our mangroves clean.https://goo.gl/4c2YfuVIDEO Committed
to environmental protection, the City Council of Isla Mujeres, headed
by the municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, continues to carry
out work that promotes the protection and preservation of natural
resources among the island's citizens through coordinated work with
municipal agencies and the community. As
part of the activities that were scheduled to commemorate World Tourism
Day and the second anniversary of Isla Mujeres as Pueblo Magico, the Director of the municipal Tourism Department, José Castillo Magaña,
organized an intense day of cleaning mangroves and green areas in
coordination with the Federal Maritime Zone Department (Zofemat) and the Departments of Ecology and Environment in Sac Bajo. Carlos Barranco García, director of Ecology and Environment, spoke about the concern of Mayor Carrillo Soberanis in continuing to
implement actions that promote the conservation of a clean municipality
for the benefit of the visitors and the islanders. He spoke about the importance of conserving and restoring the
protective green belt of mangroves, as this helps to reduce the risk of
future disasters due to their multiple functions. He explained that the main objective of this activity is "to conserve
the natural resources that are our main resource to have a beautiful
island". He pointed out that one of the main indications of the municipal
president has been to pay close attention to the conservation of natural
resources, as well as to preserve a clean municipality and present this image to national and international tourists. Participants included personnel from Public Services and General Services,
as well as private businesses and individuals from Hostel Poc Na, Madera Food & Art
restaurant, Dolphin Discovery, Garrafón park, Aroma Isla restaurant,
Mayan Beach restaurant, restaurant and hotel Marias Kan Kin, the dive shops "Mexico Diver's" and "Scuba Caribe"; the Moto Club "Mala Noche", the group "Action for Isla", friends of Isla Contoy, A.C. and staff of the Isla Mujeres Red Cross.

From October 1st
to 30th, take advantage of the discounts and regularizations of fines
and surcharges at the Municipal Treasury of Isla Mujeres

Even though
health authorities say that the number of cases of contagious
conjunctivitis is declining, there is still a shortage of drugs in the
main pharmaciesLINK
The generic medications for the treatment of conjunctivitis which normally cost 30 pesos have become unavailable at island pharmacies, except at the Maritime Terminal where they are being sold for 90 to 100 pesos. The more expensive brand name medications are being sold for over 400 pesos and have been offered on social networks for up to 700 pesos. Scarcity in pharmacies has reached such a level that even the drops of chamomile tea are depleted.

Successful clean up in the mangroves and green areas of Isla Mujeres LINK

Two years after the inauguration of the hospital building in Isla
Mujeres, when it was promised to operate as a "Second Level General Hospital", with 13
beds, but in fact it has not, due to conditions such as the lack of staff and equipment, and now the hospital's administration is preparing to formalize its
downgrading as a "Community" Hospital, after a supervisory visit by the Commission on
Human Rights.
Although the head of the Ministry of Health of Quintana
Roo (SESA),
Alejandra Aguirre Crespo,said that the hospital was being equipped and staffed during the previous administration when it was
inaugurated, there has been a lack of money and this is why pressure was placed on the director
Miguel Ángel García Albarrán to formalize the downgrading, according to
data collected.Being
a "Community" Hospital would mean they are not required to have specialized
staff to attend children, women and older adults, nor to have surgeons, which are requirements of a "Second Level General Hospital". This is occurring despite the fact that there were protests outside the hospital a few weeks after this administration took office, demanding that campaign promises be fulfilled, which have not been kept. , Dr. Jorge García Góngora led the delegation of the state Human Rights Commission visiting the hospital. He found deficiencies in the client service and surveyed the agency to learn the' feelings of the patients. This diagnosis on the analysis of the situation of the hosptial
will be sent to the Director of the SESA, Alejandra Aguirre, during the
next month. This type of monitoring will be done once a year and was agreed with the
signing of the agreement between both agencies, and that a Human Rights module will be installed inside the hospital to respond immediately to
complaints.Alejandra
Aguirre Crespo visited the hospital last August 18, offered to
"strengthen and expand health coverage to provide people with more and
better opportunities for access to timely and quality care", but the beneficiaries say this hasn't changed. Data
on services were announced from January to July 2017 and 13,286
services were provided which were: 10,255 general and emergency medicine
consultations, 341 dental consultations, 54 pediatric consultations, 777
gynecological consultations, 152 people per injuries and accidents, 72 births, 55 surgeries and 180 hospital discharges.

Mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis presented the Marlins of Isla Mujeres basketball team. The Marlins will play their inaugural match on Saturday, September 30, as
visitors, in José María Morelos and next Saturday, October 7 they will play here on the island. Names of other officials who participated are given.

City gives property to CAPAEl ayuntamiento cede predio a CAPA [+] Ver masFull article at this linkThe municipal government will cede a property to the Water and Sewerage
Commission (CAPA) to build a cárcamo de rebombeo / waste water recovery facility for hotels in
the beach area of ​​downtown, which will cost the agency several million pesos.The new facility will be located in the vicinity of the Convention Center, at Carlos Lazo and Adolfo López Mateos streets. The work would start almost immediately to try to have it operational by the winter season.
CAPA, through this agreement, undertakes to address the pending demand
of businessmen in the area to stop compromising the environment
with sewage leaks in the subsoil which cause a risk of contaminating nearby beaches.It is also noted that the wastewater treatment plant at the southern part of the island is in the process of doubling its capacity from 30 to 60 liters per second when it comes into operation, which is planned for next year. Also, sanitary drainage will be built along two roads in the area of ​​Punta
Sur, which will ensure that 100% of the island has this service.

Seeking revocation of restaurant permitsPiden revertir permisos a un restaurante [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Two City Council members, Roberto Martínez and Diego González, spoke at the recent Council meeting in favor of revocation of the permits for the restaurant "Muelle Azul", which has been built on the wooden pier known as the former Magana Ferry pier. The Integral Port Administration of Quintana Roo (APIQRoo) is initiating
legal procedures before the Secretary of Communications and
Transportation (SCT), with the General Director of Ports, to cancel
their concession, as well legal papers for the recovery of the concrete pier. It has been proposed that the wooden pier be used for the benefit of the community, such as with a museum, which is supported by the town historian, Fidel Villanueva Madrid.

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

A large slider
opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table
& chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole,
and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left.

Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free
amenities such as
hammocks,
bikes, outdoor shower,
portable beach
chairs &
beach towels,
washer, loungers.
Breathtaking
panoramic views from the
rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.Downtown
is ~ a mile away; if
you don't feel like
walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then
come home our
quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within
ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos,
Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery
Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a
couple villas away at hotelito Casa
Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks
away in the village, as well as a
variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes
20-30 minutes to walk downtown.

Festival of Our Lady of Charity of Cobre
Daily
at 6p throughout the festival, a novena will be offered. Each group
will celebrate a different night. The Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre is
the patroness and protector of fishermen.

Friday, Sept. 1, the group of the Virgen de la
Inmaculada Concepción church,will gather on the Town Square, with the
company Espartacos Tour, which includes entertainment by the group
Añoranzas.Saturday, Sept. 2, the group of the church Sacred Heart of Jesus will gather,
in colonia la Gloria, with the family Iuit Tun, which will feature entertainment by Zak Najera and his keyboards. Sunday, Sept. 3, the group of the fishermen's cooperative "Caribe" will gather, with the comedy show of Julio Martínez

..........SUNDAY SEPT 3 Town Square 8p Noches Magicas........(not part of the Festival)

Monday, Sept. 4 the
groups of the company Sol Tours and of the Fishing Cooperative "Isla
Blanca", will gather, with an animation musical for entertainment.Tuesday, Sept. 5 the group of the tourist cooperative "Adolfo López Mateos", will celebrate

Wednesday, Sept. 6 the groups of the Guadalupe Chapel, of tourist cooperative Isla Bonita, and of the "Por Justicia Social" Fishing Cooperative will celebrate.Thursday, Sept. 7 the groups of the fishing cooperative "Patria y
Progreso", of Ceviche Tours, and of Mandi Coral (+) will celebrate and the mañanitas will be sung at 10p, in honor
of the Virgin of the Charity de Cobre.Friday, Sept. 8th, at 10:00 a.m. the "First Communions" will be held and the group of the
tourist cooperative "Perfect Day" will celebrate with the Silva Balam family.

Saturday,
Sept. 9 at 8a, after Mass, the traditional maritime procession to Isla
Contoy will depart from the concrete pier with Ultramar providing a
large boat for parishioners and tourists (Bring your own food &
beverages).

(Thursday, Sept. 14 Commemoration of the Annexation of Chiapas to Mexico)

Friday, Sept. 15. Grito of Dolores Celebration on the Town Square 10p Folkloric dancers
10:30p Crowning of the Queen of Independence and the Queen and King of Liberty
11p The Grito proclamations with honoring of the flag, reading of the
proclamation and the names of the heroes, the anthem of Mexico and of
Quintana Roo, honoring the lowering of the flag.
11:30 Fireworks 11:45 Live music & dancing with MegaBoom and El Pulpo y sus telados. Saturday's parade on Rueda Medina starts at 8am. The party usually lasts all night long.
The Grito of Dolores is a Cry of Independence, from 1810 when Hidalgo
called for the people to revolt from Spain. Every Sept. 15
around 11pm, the Mayors (and Governors and President), ring a bell from
the balcony of the Palacio on the Town Square, and give a traditional
speech which includes the names of heroes of the war for independence.

Saturday, Sept. 16 Independence Day there will be a parade in the morning, usually on Rueda Medina starting at 8a .

Saturday, Sept. 16 International Coastal Clean-up Day

Saturday & Sunday Sept. 16 & 17 Oasis Fest 2017
Sat. 11a-7p Skateboarding, music & more at El Chapo the steep hill in La Gloria.
8p-11p Awards Dinner, music & more at the inauguration of Oasis Skate Shop
11-3a Party at Poc Na Hostel for 18+
Sun. 8a-8p at Playa Centro: Sand sculpture competition, exhibitions, competitions, performances, music, kites, art & more
Special featured guests are three young people from the urban movement
& from the professional world of extreme sports: Wid Eriksen
(Parkour, UrbanRunners); Freddy Carrera (Skate, Converse); and Jesus
Gonzalez (Skate, Converse)

There is usually a Mass and festivities by the Whale Shark tour crews and their
families to celebrate the completion of a successful season. TBA

Sunday, Sept. 17 The Maya Circuit-Pueblos Magicos Race:
Sunday the Maya Circuit
Pueblos Magicos Race 5, 10, 15K.starts at 7a Fishermen's Monument on
Rueda Medina downtown. (Third in a series of four, this one is for the
element "Air" / iik' in Maya.).

Sunday, Sept. 17 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square

Tuesday, Sept. 19 Commemoration of the National Week of Civil Protection, remembering the
devastation of the earthquake that occurred on September 19 in 1985 in
the capital of Mexico.

Friday, Sept. 22 Fall Equinox

Sunday, Sept.24 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square

The rabies vaccination module will be open from September 24 to 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park of colonia "La Gloria" as part of National Anti-rabies Vaccination Week for Cats & Dogs 2017

Monday, Sept. 25 North Beach Maya Beach Club 7:30p Benefit for the
Mexico City earthquake victims 3 drinks per person, snacks, live music
& a raffle. Cost: Is up to your heart. A Night for Mexico

In honor of World Tourism Day and the Second
Anniversary of Isla Mujeres as a Pueblo Magico, various commemorative activities, focused primarily on the
care and protection of the environment, will be held Sept. 27-30th under the slogan of "Sustainable Tourism as an Instrument of Development", Wednesday, September 27, 8am reforestation on "Playa Norte", and at 8:30am, with the
delivery of containers for cigarette butts, at "Playa Centro"

Friday, September 29, 8am cleaning of green areas and
mangroves in Punta Sur and Sac Bajo, 7pm, screening
of the documentary "Voices of the Sea" in the park of the colonia "La Gloria".Saturday, September 30 a ceremony of
delivery of recognitions to the business sector and the presentation of the
musical group "Marconi", at 8pm at Playa Posada del
Mar (aka Playa Centro).

Sources for Storm Information & Weather:WundergroundTropical TidbitsNOAALINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin (Spanish)LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish) LINK
to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan
peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion" (it used
to be in my blog margin, until Blogger became incompatible with it).

The DIF social service agency is seeking donations of medical supplies, clean clothing, and bottled water
at the CRIM (physical rehab) facilities in La Gloria and at Chedraui., including disposable gloves,
masks, gauze, bandages, surgical supplies & gloves & scrub
brushes, IV equipment, syringes, hydrogen peroxide, antiseptic, and
tape, as well as clean sheets, blankets, personal hygiene items and
unexpired medications. 9a-4p at the DIF.

The Navy is seeking donations of
non-perishable foods such as oil, sardines, tuna, easy open cans fo
cans of beans, rice, lentils, milk powder, salt, pasta soup, biscuits,
jam,
mayonnaise, bouillon, chocolate powder or tablets.As well as: toilet paper, bar soap, feminine towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, coffee, sugar, razors, shampoo; as well as tools and materials for debris removal and first aid. No water will be received."If any commercial company wants to make any contribution of food,
they can do it in cardboard boxes to facilitate transportation. 8a-8p at the base.For more information, call 01 (998) 877 01 94.

Friday, September 29, 2017

There
are several locations available to donate to earthquake victims
including the Red Cross, CRIM, Chedraui, Ferry Terminal, Town Hall &
the Navy base. They are seeking non perishable foods,
personal hygiene donations, and medical & first aid items. See list
at the bottom of this page.

This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte. HERE is a timelapse version, that you can set to slow or fast (fps-frames per second). It takes a few seconds to load.

Cede conjuntivitis en ínsula

Número de casos va a la baja: García Albarrán

- The number of cases of conjunctivitis in the island has decreased
considerably in the last two days, according to the director of the Community
Hospital, Miguel Angel García Albarrán .He said that when the first cases began to be registered here last week, a health promotion was made in schools with the
intention of identifying the number of registered cases and,
most importantly, preventing the spread of the disease. During health promotion, preventive measures such as hand washing,
non-sharing of personal belongings, non-kissing, among others, were
introduced to preschool and primary school studentsHe said that so far the number of cases that have been registered at
the Community Hospital has been reduced to such a degree that in the
last two days only about 50 patients of conjunctivitis have been seen per day, while at first, there were more than 132 consults per day. It is recommended that as soon as students feel the first symptoms
of this disease, they do not attend classes, since a large number of people are concentrated in the schools, so contagion can spread rapidly. So
far the Community Hospital has not registered any shortage of the medications used for treatment, and that
there are drops necessary to attend cases that will arise. He added that conjunctivitis is self-limiting in an incubation period
of four days and disease period specifically three days more, which
makes a total of seven days. The number of cases on the island has not reached the magnitude experienced in the Continental Zone of Isla Mujeres and in the Southern Zone of the state.

This evening the Marlins basketball team were officially introduced. Welcome Let's support all the athletes who proudly represent Isla Mujeres ⛹🏽💪🏽❤🏝.

In Isla Mujeres we modernize the wastewater treatment service to reduce pollution.https://goo.gl/AEhz53The City of Isla Mujeres and CAPA guarantee wastewater service to 100% of the island.
An agreement was signed between the Isla Mujeres City Council and CAPA ( Water and Sewerage Commission of Quintana Roo) to ensure that 100 percent of the island has wastewater drainage service. The City will lend a property to the agency for the construcion of a new cárcamo de rebombeo (sump pump) and with this to modernize the wastewater treatment service in the northen part of the island and to attend to the infrastructure growth for commercial and hotel properties. The new cárcamo pump will be located near the Convention Center (Carlos Lazo Street and Adolfo López Mateos Street).In
addition, through this agreement, the CAPA will construct sanitary
drainage along two roads in the area of ​​Punta Sur, which ensures that 100
percent of the island will have this service.

We celebrate World Tourism Day reforesting part of North Beach so that we all can enjoy beautiful green areas.https://goo.gl/nwPEjgVIDEO-
Within the framework of the activities commemorating World Tourism Day,
reforestation was carried out in Playa Norte and the delivery of
containers for cigarette butts that will be placed on the main beaches of the island. World Tourism Day is celebrated to encourage and acknowledge the activities carried out in
tourist destinations, in order to promote actions aimed at social
inclusion, protection of the environment, responsible use of natural
resources and promotion of cultural values, with sustainable economic growth and contributions to peace and security. Recognition was given to the business sector of the municipality who
contributed to the acquisition of containers for cigarette butts, thus helping to keep the beaches clean.

The committee of organizers for the Caribe-Isla Mujeres poetry contest will be publishing results on Oct. 4 and they thank the 107 poets who participated for their patience.

Join us with your whole family to celebrate the second anniversary of Isla Mujeres as a Pueblo Magico 🎼 🎹 🎸 🎷 🏝 Saturday, Sept. 30 at 8pm with recognition to businesses who contributed and the band Marconi.

We are proud to have people of solidarity and service vocation on our island.VIDEO whose caption says: In Isla Mujeres we recognize the vocation and solidarity of our people and it shows the six returning rescuers who assisted in Mexico City with the earthquake victims.

Number of patients with conjunctivitis is decreasing in Isla MujeresLINK The director of the Community Hospital of Isla Mujeres, Miguel Ángel
García Albarrán said that although they are still alert for outbreaks of
conjunctivitis, cases have dropped compared to last week.He explained that fortunately, the community is now paying attention
to the basic preventive measures to contain this disease, which has surpassed the number of cases seen last year.He said that where there are groups of people, it is
important to avoid handshakes, kissing and not go to these places
if you suspect you are infected. He said that at the Community Hospital, there is no shortage of medicine.He explained that this disease has an incubation period of 4 days and a period of contagion of three days more, for a total
of 7 days.

SESA asks people to ignore the alarming messages about conjunctivitis LINKChetumal
.- The State Secretary of Health, Alejandra Aguirre Crespo, asked
that people only pay attention to the official recommendations and information issued by their agency regarding prevention measures and the
situation in regards to conjunctivitis in the state of Quintana Roo, because of false messages
which seek to alarm the population and circulate through some social networks. She explained that conjunctivitis is an endemic disease in our region, that
is to say it is here continuously, with more cases recorded during certain periods such
as the hot, rainy season, so that this increase
in the number of people with this disease is inside of the expected margins. To
reduce the risks of transmission of this disease, it is recommended
that people with the infection avoid self-medication and consult a doctor for treatment, and they are advised not to go to
areas with a high concentrations of people such as schools, offices or
public events until the symptoms are gone, in order to avoid infecting more people. It is also recommended to exercise personal hygiene measures such as frequent handwashing with liquid soap, not sharing personal items such
as handkerchiefs, glasses, cutlery, towels, eyeglasses, combs, brushes,
cosmetics, pillow cases, eyedrops, toys, among others. others, avoid touching your eyes with unclean hands, avoid handshakes, hugging and face-to-face contact.After
going to the doctor it is important to follow the treatment
recommendations and stay at home and if it is necessary go out in public during the day, is advised to use dark glasses to protect the eyes
from the sensitivity to sunlight that produces the disease and apply personal hygiene measures to avoid infecting more people.

Deadline for finishing calibration of scalesLINK
To avoid potential sanctions, merchants should meet the deadline on Friday to have their scales calibrated. This process has been carried out from July 1st to Sept. 30th by PROFECO, and registration can by done by phone or online, to make the corresponding payments which are 221 pesos for small scales, 339 pesos for medium ones, and 1978 pesos for large scales. In downtown Isla Mujeres alone, there are a little over 300 establishments that have scales which must meet this calibration requirement and are subject to fines for non compliance if they lack the document-stamp.

The City of Isla Mujeres and CAPA guaranteeing wastewater coverage to 100% of the islandLINK

The CROC labor union has been offering courses in "Customer Service and Training", for workers at hotels and restaurants in Isla Mujeres. The classes were five days a week, Sept. 25-29, for 4 hours daily, to 2 groups of about 25 people each to prepare them for high season, during low season. This course was taught by the Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur)
through the Institute of Training of Workers (ICAT), by the instructor
Edwin Onay who is certified by the
state Ministry of Education. Participating companies included: Rolandis, Zama, Tonichos, Palace, Posada del Mar, Aluxes, Compadres, and the hosting restaurant El Pescador.

This was in the mainland part of the municipality.- During the 46th anniversary of the National Council for Educational
Development (Conafe), a representative of the organization
delivered school supplies to students in the communities of the Agricultural Zone and the town of Francisco May.

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

A large slider
opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table
& chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole,
and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left.

Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free
amenities such as
hammocks,
bikes, outdoor shower,
portable beach
chairs &
beach towels,
washer, loungers.
Breathtaking
panoramic views from the
rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.Downtown
is ~ a mile away; if
you don't feel like
walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then
come home our
quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within
ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos,
Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery
Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a
couple villas away at hotelito Casa
Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks
away in the village, as well as a
variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes
20-30 minutes to walk downtown.

Festival of Our Lady of Charity of Cobre
Daily
at 6p throughout the festival, a novena will be offered. Each group
will celebrate a different night. The Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre is
the patroness and protector of fishermen.

Friday, Sept. 1, the group of the Virgen de la
Inmaculada Concepción church,will gather on the Town Square, with the
company Espartacos Tour, which includes entertainment by the group
Añoranzas.Saturday, Sept. 2, the group of the church Sacred Heart of Jesus will gather,
in colonia la Gloria, with the family Iuit Tun, which will feature entertainment by Zak Najera and his keyboards. Sunday, Sept. 3, the group of the fishermen's cooperative "Caribe" will gather, with the comedy show of Julio Martínez

..........SUNDAY SEPT 3 Town Square 8p Noches Magicas........(not part of the Festival)

Monday, Sept. 4 the
groups of the company Sol Tours and of the Fishing Cooperative "Isla
Blanca", will gather, with an animation musical for entertainment.Tuesday, Sept. 5 the group of the tourist cooperative "Adolfo López Mateos", will celebrate

Wednesday, Sept. 6 the groups of the Guadalupe Chapel, of tourist cooperative Isla Bonita, and of the "Por Justicia Social" Fishing Cooperative will celebrate.Thursday, Sept. 7 the groups of the fishing cooperative "Patria y
Progreso", of Ceviche Tours, and of Mandi Coral (+) will celebrate and the mañanitas will be sung at 10p, in honor
of the Virgin of the Charity de Cobre.Friday, Sept. 8th, at 10:00 a.m. the "First Communions" will be held and the group of the
tourist cooperative "Perfect Day" will celebrate with the Silva Balam family.

Saturday,
Sept. 9 at 8a, after Mass, the traditional maritime procession to Isla
Contoy will depart from the concrete pier with Ultramar providing a
large boat for parishioners and tourists (Bring your own food &
beverages).

(Thursday, Sept. 14 Commemoration of the Annexation of Chiapas to Mexico)

Friday, Sept. 15. Grito of Dolores Celebration on the Town Square 10p Folkloric dancers
10:30p Crowning of the Queen of Independence and the Queen and King of Liberty
11p The Grito proclamations with honoring of the flag, reading of the
proclamation and the names of the heroes, the anthem of Mexico and of
Quintana Roo, honoring the lowering of the flag.
11:30 Fireworks 11:45 Live music & dancing with MegaBoom and El Pulpo y sus telados. Saturday's parade on Rueda Medina starts at 8am. The party usually lasts all night long.
The Grito of Dolores is a Cry of Independence, from 1810 when Hidalgo
called for the people to revolt from Spain. Every Sept. 15
around 11pm, the Mayors (and Governors and President), ring a bell from
the balcony of the Palacio on the Town Square, and give a traditional
speech which includes the names of heroes of the war for independence.

Saturday, Sept. 16 Independence Day there will be a parade in the morning, usually on Rueda Medina starting at 8a .

Saturday, Sept. 16 International Coastal Clean-up Day

Saturday & Sunday Sept. 16 & 17 Oasis Fest 2017
Sat. 11a-7p Skateboarding, music & more at El Chapo the steep hill in La Gloria.
8p-11p Awards Dinner, music & more at the inauguration of Oasis Skate Shop
11-3a Party at Poc Na Hostel for 18+
Sun. 8a-8p at Playa Centro: Sand sculpture competition, exhibitions, competitions, performances, music, kites, art & more
Special featured guests are three young people from the urban movement
& from the professional world of extreme sports: Wid Eriksen
(Parkour, UrbanRunners); Freddy Carrera (Skate, Converse); and Jesus
Gonzalez (Skate, Converse)

There is usually a Mass and festivities by the Whale Shark tour crews and their
families to celebrate the completion of a successful season. TBA

Sunday, Sept. 17 The Maya Circuit-Pueblos Magicos Race:
Sunday the Maya Circuit
Pueblos Magicos Race 5, 10, 15K.starts at 7a Fishermen's Monument on
Rueda Medina downtown. (Third in a series of four, this one is for the
element "Air" / iik' in Maya.).

Sunday, Sept. 17 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square

Tuesday, Sept. 19 Commemoration of the National Week of Civil Protection, remembering the
devastation of the earthquake that occurred on September 19 in 1985 in
the capital of Mexico.

Friday, Sept. 22 Fall Equinox

Sunday, Sept.24 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square

The rabies vaccination module will be open from September 24 to 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park of colonia "La Gloria" as part of National Anti-rabies Vaccination Week for Cats & Dogs 2017

Monday, Sept. 25 North Beach Maya Beach Club 7:30p Benefit for the
Mexico City earthquake victims 3 drinks per person, snacks, live music
& a raffle. Cost: Is up to your heart. A Night for Mexico

In honor of World Tourism Day and the Second
Anniversary of Isla Mujeres as a Pueblo Magico, various commemorative activities, focused primarily on the
care and protection of the environment, will be held Sept. 27-30th under the slogan of "Sustainable Tourism as an Instrument of Development", Wednesday, September 27, 8am reforestation on "Playa Norte", and at 8:30am, with the
delivery of containers for cigarette butts, at "Playa Centro"

Friday, September 29, 8am cleaning of green areas and
mangroves in Punta Sur and Sac Bajo, 7pm, screening
of the documentary "Voices of the Sea" in the park of the colonia "La Gloria".Saturday, September 30 a ceremony of
delivery of recognitions to the business sector and the presentation of the
musical group "Marconi", at 8pm at Playa Posada del
Mar (aka Playa Centro).

Sources for Storm Information & Weather:WundergroundTropical TidbitsNOAALINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin (Spanish)LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish) LINK
to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan
peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion" (it used
to be in my blog margin, until Blogger became incompatible with it).

The DIF social service agency is seeking donations of medical supplies, clean clothing, and bottled water
at the CRIM (physical rehab) facilities in La Gloria and at Chedraui., including disposable gloves,
masks, gauze, bandages, surgical supplies & gloves & scrub
brushes, IV equipment, syringes, hydrogen peroxide, antiseptic, and
tape, as well as clean sheets, blankets, personal hygiene items and
unexpired medications. 9a-4p at the DIF.

The Navy is seeking donations of
non-perishable foods such as oil, sardines, tuna, easy open cans fo
cans of beans, rice, lentils, milk powder, salt, pasta soup, biscuits,
jam,
mayonnaise, bouillon, chocolate powder or tablets.As well as: toilet paper, bar soap, feminine towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, coffee, sugar, razors, shampoo; as well as tools and materials for debris removal and first aid. No water will be received."If any commercial company wants to make any contribution of food,
they can do it in cardboard boxes to facilitate transportation. 8a-8p at the base.For more information, call 01 (998) 877 01 94.

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MVC Guests from Ontario wrote...

We have returned to Maravilla Caribe and we consider it to be a gem. Is it a luxurious resort? No. On the other hand, it's the kind of place where you feel comfortable sitting outside with a beer and watching the ocean, reading all afternoon in a hammock or going for a long walk along the shore. To sit on the patio with a plate of fresh fruit and a cup of coffee is my idea of the perfect morning. It's like having your own little private beach cottage - it's not fancy but that's not what we're looking for. A 15 minute walk takes you into the busy little town, full of great little restaurants and shops, and a $3 taxi ride will get you just about anywhere on the island. The landlord is friendly, accommodating and genuinely cares about and knows the local community. For anyone who wants a lavish package vacation, this obviously isn't the place for you - there are plenty of resorts that will fit your needs. Maravilla is a simple, lovely place to get away from it all.

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Taunya from Washington wrote

Hi Ronda,

I want to say thank you again for a fabulous vacation! Your studio was perfect! Having the extra space, kitchenette and dinning table made the space perfect for a long stay. Your little details like coffee filters and ice cube trays made it feel like home. I also really appreciated that you were there if I needed anything, but that you also let me have my space.

Being out of downtown, yet close to everything made the location perfect. Add the beautiful beach and it couldn't have been any better!

Thank you so much! When I return to Isla I will be back on your doorstep. Happy Holidays!

MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Guests Say..

Judy from Ohio wrote...I stayed at Maravilla and absolutely loved it. Beach and patio was kept very clean and since handicapped I would spend the days on patio with my laptop at table right outside my room. Each room had table/chairs in front of room. Not many places on isla you have the beach right outside your door-saves alot of money instead of renting beach chairs and buying drinks downtown. I also do not like crowded beaches and stacks of chairs next to each other as on the north beaches. You hear absolutely no street noise just the waves hitting the shore. There were bikes free to use, beachchairs free to take to downtown, and free washer/dryer to use. The price is excellent value and the owners live there so they do not need to list with an agency giving renters better $ value. Isla is not for everyone. But condo/luxury hotels now line the once beautiful North Beach for those wanting the Cancun version of places to stay, so sad, plus $$$$. I prefer peace,quiet, and great value. Not many places with sunrise/sunset views.

Renee from Toronto wrote...

For some of us, there comes a time when we prefer peace and quiet to hustle and bustle. For a few regrettable years, I got off buses and lined up with the rest of the schmucks to check in for the all inclusive 'experience'. I set the alarm daily to head down with everyone else to make dinner reservations for the pleasure of eating soggy Sushi served by brusque Bahamians. I wore the wristband of shame, identifying me as an easy mark on any excursion. I tipped and cajoled the bartender for extra shots of rum. I listened to the drunken monologues of people who get to cut loose just once a year. With the all inclusive experience, your fate is not entirely your own...

And then I tried something else, the self catering experience - more a case of here's your key, here's your apartment, have fun! Settle in, stock your fridge, stock your bar and you're off to the races. Happy hour is whenever you choose. No lining up at a buffet. Snorkel on your own time. Open a bottle of wine and cook a leisurely dinner - no one's rushing you out for the next seating. Sleep in and eat breakfast when you want, don't worry about the dining room being closed.

That's the experience I prefer these days. And Mara Villa doesn't disappoint. You get exactly what you pay for: a clean and comfortable room with everything you need. The experience is great for people who like to 'do their own thing.' In essence, staying at Mara Villa is like having your own private beachfront villa.

Amenities include good wifi, towels, sheets, dishes, pots and pans, a fridge and freezer, drinking water, hammock hooks, and a clothesline. Bonuses include a patio with tables and chairs, a charcoal BBQ, a beach for watching the sun rise over the water, and a rooftop for watching the sun set over Cancun (also good for star gazing and extreme suntanning).

The local bus passes by the front door and costs 4 pesos to head downtown. A taxi is about $2 into town. Chedraui, the big grocery store, is less than 10 minutes away by foot. Grab a cheap cab home if you've really stocked up.

Ronda is a great host - a storehouse of island information about where to eat and what to do. Bruce, her husband, is an avid snorkeler and can point you in the best direction off their private beach for underwater wildlife. I was lucky enough to see dolphins swimming offshore one day. Close to shore I also saw a barracuda, a sting ray and a pair of graceful Caribbean squid. The usual tropical fish abound as well.

It's worth noting that Mara Villa is located on the east side of the island, windward. The shore is more dramatic and rocky, but there are very few, if any, mosquitos. The west side of the island is calmer and more traditionally 'beachy', but mosquitoes abound at dawn and dusk. With the rocky shore, you need water shoes for entering the water and swimming, but you have the beach all to yourself at Mara Villa. Head to the sublimely Caribbean style North Beach if you miss the crowds.

I spent almost a month at Mara Villa and it was the calm, casual and relaxing experience I craved. I will be back to Mara Villa, but I won't ever go back to an all inclusive.

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Jane C from Penland wrote...

My friend and I just stayed at Maravilla Caribe, December 20-25, 2012 and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. The owner, Ronda made me feel comfortable before I arrived, providing helpful information about travel to the area. She made an extra effort to secure a larger room for us, which was perfect. Maravilla is quaint, charming, clean & comfortable. We loved the bright green color of the house! The kitchenette was simple, clean and well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. The beds are very comfortable and Ronda provides lots of clean towels. She even offered to let us use the washer/dryer and bicycles for free! The best part (other than the low cost) is you have your own private beach in the back! It is a beautiful place that I highly recommend.

Carol D from Peterborough wrote.....

Hello I stayed at MaraVilla, la Casa Verde :-), Dec 10 to 20 this 2012 for my first time and would not hesitate to return. This is my 11th year staying on the island and I have stayed at many places. The location is amazing, and the owners have modified the patio doors so that those of us who want to hear the waves all night can do so with security. They were super helpful at every turn and what meant the most to me is that they really care about their guests and are friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch together. The room was spacious and clean. At MaraVilla there are only 3 rooms facing the water so it is peaceful, quiet and private. At MaraVilla, there were workers out painting the house in front and raking the beach and it was well maintained. There were no rocks on the clean tile patio. you do need water shoes to wade in to the water but it is worth it. And if you want to go to a more perfect beach i.e. no reef etc then one could go and pay 150-200+ per night at Playa Norte (but you won't hear the waves from your bed or have the privacy or owners that care about you!!). The bed was comfortable, mattress good, sheets in good shape and clean (more than i can say about the place i had the misfortune of staying in Progresso!!). Honestly you get what you pay for in this world and if you were to go to Tulum, or San Filipe or Progresso you are sure getting much more bang for your buck at MaraVilla in the 50-65 dollar range!!! If you are a 5 star resort person I would say stay at a 5 star resort, but if you enjoy the waves, quiet, privacy and caring owners then stay at this MaraVilla the Casa Verde :-)

Noska from Austin wrote....Maravilla is one of the coolest little spots on the isla.The hosts are awesome,location perfect,rooms are clean and affordable

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Music:

Fayne's has late night live music, starts ~10p

Poc Na has late night live music

El Patio House of Music on Hidlago has live music evenings, usually HH show 5p, continues at 7p.

Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo live music some evenings ~7-11

La Terraza ~10-12

Veradara's restaurant: live Cuban music weekend afternoons

Walk around Hidalgo at night & listen for live music

Strolling musicians working for tips available afternoons & evenings

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And check out the Ixchel mural at MVC by Colegio Bachilleres (Aeropuerto)

MVC recommends these & we have a few to loan to guests, who say they are Very Helpful